prominent, pulled early, chased leaders after 2 out, 4th when fell last
mid-division and not fluent throughout, ridden 2 out, no impression
prominent, ridden 2 out, weakened last
always towards rear, no impression
mid-division, headway 3 out, ridden on inside to lead last, headed final furlong, no extra
mid-division, every chance approaching last, one pace after
in touch, ridden and weakened 5th, behind
towards rear, ridden and headway after 2 out, stayed on well from last
mid-division, blundered 5th, soon behind
towards rear, ridden approaching last, stayed on one pace
led and ridden wide throughout, wandered approaching 2 out, headed approaching last, weakened
never better than mid-division
in touch, ridden and hampered last, one pace
mid-division, ridden 5th, soon no chance
mid-division, ridden 5th, soon weakened
towards rear, shaken up approaching last, kept on final furlong
prominent, blundered 2nd, headway to chase leaders last, shaken up to lead final furlong, quicken clear, easily
Equity Release is the selection to land this with Danny Zuko and Qanta De Thaix appearing the main dangers. Equity Release travelled very well in a decent contest at Newbury before coming to grief and leaving his highly regarded stable companion Or Bleu to come home in front. If none the worse for that fall he should take all the beating. His breeding suggests this quicker ground will pose no problems. Danny Zuko won a summer bumper at Uttoxeter and has to be respected from these quarters and around a course where they excel. The form of his bumper has not worked out though and he faces a stiff task on his hurdling debut. Qanta De Thaix is a winner around the french provinces and was well supported first time out. He will need to jump better here but recieves all the allowances. Red Admiral was highly rated on the flat but failed to jump with any great fluency on his hurdling debut last time. Blinkers are applied today and much more can be expected around a course that will suit. An interesting opener and Equity Release is nominated to land it.
Archie Gunn 50-1 (11-3) Prominent, ridden and weakened 3 out, behind when mistake 2 out, 6th of 7, 27l behind Group Captain (11-11) at Exeter 2m 1f lst nov hdl (1) gs in Feb.
Danny Zuko (IRE) 4-1 (10-10) In touch, closer order 5f out, led well over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ridden out, won at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in May beating Cornelia (10-3) by 2l, 14 ran.
Do The Locomotion (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Prominent until after 7th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Big Fella Thanks (11-4) at Taunton 3m nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
Elton 40-1 (10-12) Detached when jumped slowly 2nd, never dangerous, 8th of 14, well behind Krackatara (11-3) at Chepstow 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Equity Release (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Mid-division, headway after 5th, shaken up to challenge when fell 2 out in race won by Or Bleu (11-4) at Newbury 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Jan, 13 ran.
Ganymede 20-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway approaching 5th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 7th of 10, well behind The Rocking Dock (10-9) at Bangor 2m 1f nov hdl (4) sft in May '06.
Grand Sefton 200-1 (11-2) Keen and always in rear, tailed off, 9th of 11, 46l behind Chantaco (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Mae Cigan (FR) 50-1 (11-2) Mid-division, hit 3 out, soon ridden, one pace from next, 6th of 18, 21l behind Song of Songs (11-9) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Mr Excel (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up, headway 6th, weakened 4 out, behind when fell at the last in race won by Black Ven (11-4) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gs in Feb, 13 ran.
Red Admiral (USA) 33-1 (11-3) Mid-division, headway after 5th, weakened from 3 out, 10th of 15, 41l behind Sentry Duty (11-3) at Doncaster 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
San Marino (FR) (9-1) Prominent, led over 2f out, ran on well, won at Fontainebleau 1m sft in Nov beating Jean De Luz (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 18 ran (Flat).
Timynomates (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off and pulled up 3 out in race won by White On Black (11-9) at Taunton 2m 1f clm hdl (5) sft in Feb, 11 ran.
Weet For Ever (USA) 50-1 (10-5) Led until after 4th, headed 7th, weakened approaching 2 out, tailed off when pulled up at the last in race won by Spud (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gs in Nov, 14 ran.
Floradorado 15-2 (10-7) In touch, ridden and some headway from 3 out, one pace, 8th of 15, 24l behind Owlesbury Dream (10-12) at Wincanton 2m mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Northern Seren 66-1 (10-4) Keen, always in rear, 8th of 10, well behind Serhaaphim (10-10) at Plumpton 2m mrs nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Qanta de Thaix (FR) 11-4 (10-2) In touch, ridden after 2 out, weakened before last, 7th of 11, 23l behind Chantaco (11-2) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Dansimar 7-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Estate (9-11) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct (Flat).
